Peppermint Swirl Cookies – Festive Christmas Treats
Peppermint Swirl Cookies – Festive & Fun Christmas Treats Everyone Loves made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Red and green gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and peppermint extract to the butter mixture, beating until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough in half. Add red food coloring to one half and green to the other, blending thoroughly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls from each dough color and drop them onto a baking sheet, alternating colors for a swirled effect.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the cookie mounds before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.